§ 55. Mr. Hannahasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will permit Army doctors to attend civilian cases where the ordinary practitioners, already in many cases over-worked, have their numbers depleted by sickness?
§ The Financial Secretary to the War Office (Mr. Sandys)Army medical officers may where necessary assist civilian doctors so long as this does not interfere with their military duties. In addition, many medical officers have been granted temporary release from the Army to meet civilian needs.
§ Dr. Edith SummerskillDoes this reply apply only to specialists?
§ Mr. SandysNo, Sir, it does not.